What’s cooler than a techno set amidst RAK’s rolling desertscape?
This one is for all you cool kids out there. Desert Inn Resort and Camp at Ras Al Khaimah is gearing up to host its first ever 3-day techno music fest from November 13 to 15, and this one that most definitely needs to be on your radar if you love a good techno set.
Ras Al Khaimah in the past year has become a growing hub for multi-day music fests that you’d typically find within traditional venues of the city. Partygoers have promoted the hours long club venue stints to scenic music festival that come with a stellar staycation deal. And for good reason. Imagine being present at a high-octane framed entirely by RAK’s natural landscapes of the endless wave of dunes and towering rugged peaks that surround it. From electronic festivals to Holi Beach parties and art festivals, the Northern Emirate has effectively rewritten the blueprint for the regional music scene.
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What’s the new Ras Al Khaimah techno festival all about?
The first ever hard techno fest in the emirate, nay, the UAE is kicking off on November 13 and will keep up with high-energies until November 15. Barrel 23 Festival is rounding up some of the coolest international artists from eleven countries including Europe, Brazil, Spain, UK and more. So you know you’re pretty much in for three days of authentic techno beats and vibes.
What’s on the soundscape you ask? Your enthralling three day techno marathon includes genres like hard groove, hard techno, hypnotic techno, industrial breakcore and much more. Your international artist line-up is worth getting pumped over, featuring a roster from 11 countries, you can expect to see artists like Axciid, Naomi Baldacchino, Cassandrah, Dostroic, Golpe, Kirüsh and much more, with local artists like Jahsus, Orangen Hai, Simon fee, and Souzark on the decks.
Will there be camping facilities or hotels nearby?
Answering your most pressing question for the techno festival – yes, there is a designated area where you will be allowed to self-camp. But should you wish to have a more comfier stay, there is a great selection of hotels just about 20 minutes away from the venue.
It’s also worth noting that you will be offered plenty of choices for food and beverages within the venue but should you prefer to bring your own – you’re completely free to pack your own festival fuel and refreshments.
Where: Desert Inn Resort and Camp, Ras Al Khaimah
When: November 13 from 6pm to November 15, 12am
Contact: barrel23.com
Image: Unsplash
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